{"id":3636,"date":"2017-04-28T07:00:06","date_gmt":"2017-04-28T11:00:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.doggroomingcourse.com\/?p=3636"},"modified":"2017-04-28T07:00:06","modified_gmt":"2017-04-28T11:00:06","slug":"distinguish-role-vet-vs-groomer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qcpetstudies.com\/blog\/2017\/04\/distinguish-role-vet-vs-groomer","title":{"rendered":"How to Distinguish Your Role: Vet vs. Groomer"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; top_padding=&#8221;2%&#8221; bottom_padding=&#8221;2%&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243;][vc_column enable_animation=&#8221;true&#8221; animation=&#8221;fade-in&#8221; column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221;][vc_column_text]When a groomed pup leaves your salon happy and healthy, it\u2019s clear just how valuable your role as a professional groomer is! Along with groomers, veterinarians are another class of professionals that ensure animals are happy, healthy and well-cared for. So what <em>is <\/em>the difference between groomers and vets, and how do you know where your work ends and theirs begins?<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s vital to understand what a veterinarian is responsible for versus what groomers do on a daily basis. Knowing this difference will allow you, the dog groomer, to perform your job efficiently and provide your grooming clients with advice on when to consult a vet.<\/p>\n<p>Read on for our complete guide to distinguishing your role as a dog groomer![\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;50&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcpetstudies.com\/blog\/2017\/04\/distinguish-role-vet-vs-groomer\/#What_does_a_dog_groomer_do\" >What does a dog groomer do?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcpetstudies.com\/blog\/2017\/04\/distinguish-role-vet-vs-groomer\/#What_does_a_veterinarian_do\" >What does a veterinarian do?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcpetstudies.com\/blog\/2017\/04\/distinguish-role-vet-vs-groomer\/#Knowing_the_differences\" >Knowing the differences<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcpetstudies.com\/blog\/2017\/04\/distinguish-role-vet-vs-groomer\/#Communicating_differences_to_clients\" >Communicating differences to clients<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_a_dog_groomer_do\"><\/span>What does a dog groomer do?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It goes without saying that dog groomers are animal lovers! Completing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.doggroomingcourse.com\/2016\/12\/pros-cons-dog-grooming-classes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">proper dog groomer training<\/a> and getting the necessary skills and experience will set you up for success. Once you\u2019re established, your daily duties can include cleaning a dog\u2019s ears, clipping or trimming nails, brushing and bathing a dog\u2019s coat, and using other techniques to ensure the dog is as clean and healthy as possible.<br \/>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;50&#8243;][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;3641&#8243; alignment=&#8221;&#8221; animation=&#8221;Fade In&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221;][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;50&#8243;][vc_column_text]Dog groomers have a trained eye that can determine whether a dog has a skin condition, a flea allergy, or an infection, and can decide whether he should be groomed or not.<a href=\"http:\/\/www.doggroomingcourse.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> Dog grooming courses <\/a>provide practical hands-on training and first aid education to aspiring dog groomers which prepares you for dealing with different health issues.<\/p>\n<p>As the groomer, it\u2019s ultimately up to you which <a href=\"https:\/\/www.doggroomingcourse.com\/2016\/09\/packaging-pricing-grooming-services\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">services you want to provide<\/a>. Some groomers offer oral care maintenance, which includes using a dental spray and gel to break plaque and tartar. You can also include add-ons such as flea baths \u2013 it depends on your experience and which services you enjoy doing![\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;50&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_a_veterinarian_do\"><\/span>What does a veterinarian do?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The role of a veterinarian is similar to a dog groomer in that both professions care for the health of pets. However, a veterinarian is a trained medical professional who must have graduated from a 4-year program in veterinary medicine. Vets are highly knowledgeable in various sciences and must have a good deal of formal experience in order to practice in this field.<\/p>\n<p>Pets, specifically dogs, are taken to veterinarians regularly for checkups that include a dental exam, discussing appetite, exercise, and breed-specific issues, as well as obtaining vaccinations and any necessary medications.<\/p>\n<p>As the dog groomer, it\u2019s important to be aware of how often your dog grooming client visits their veterinarian. You can get a sense of their overall health based on these visits.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; top_padding=&#8221;2%&#8221; bottom_padding=&#8221;2%&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243;][vc_column enable_animation=&#8221;true&#8221; animation=&#8221;fade-in&#8221; column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221;][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;3642&#8243; alignment=&#8221;&#8221; animation=&#8221;Fade In&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221;][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;50&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Knowing_the_differences\"><\/span>Knowing the differences<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Groomers operate out of salons that contain specific equipment such as hair dryers, nail clippers and dog-specific bathtubs, and the regularity of appointments is dependent on the type of dog. Some breeds should visit the groomer more than once a month, while others can go as long as 3 months in between grooming appointments.<\/p>\n<p>Veterinarians, on the other hand, focus on the health of all animals with a focus on thorough medical assessments. They\u2019ll take the dog\u2019s temperature, listen to the heart and lungs, perform dental care, and keep the dog updated on vaccinations and prescriptions. Similar to a doctor for humans, it\u2019s recommended that dogs visit their veterinarian for a check-up once a year during their adult lives, and more often if needed.<\/p>\n<p>As a dog groomer, it is essential for you to be aware of the differences between your role and the role of your client\u2019s veterinarian. While a general assessment of the dog\u2019s health is necessary before a groom, this is not the same medical assessment that would be conducted by a veterinarian.<\/p>\n<p>Your dog groomer training has prepared you for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.doggroomingcourse.com\/2017\/01\/9-items-need-pet-first-aid-kit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">emergency situations<\/a> within your salon, and you\u2019ve learned best practices for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.doggroomingcourse.com\/2016\/11\/pet-groomers-matted-dog-coat\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">de-matting and brushing<\/a>, but there are limits on the services you can provide as a groomer.[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;50&#8243;][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;3640&#8243; alignment=&#8221;&#8221; animation=&#8221;Fade In&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221;][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;50&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Communicating_differences_to_clients\"><\/span>Communicating differences to clients<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You\u2019ve gotten to know your dog grooming clients (both furry and human), and they\u2019ve come to trust your expertise and judgment. Keeping the lines of communication open as a dog groomer is key, as you want your clients to understand both your role and the role of their veterinarian.<\/p>\n<p>As you go about brushing, bathing, and trimming pets, it\u2019s important to educate your clients on proper grooming tips that they can use in between appointments. It\u2019s just as important to let them know the scope of your services as a groomer. For example, although you cannot provide full dental care to your clients, you can advise pet owners that a visit to their vet is needed for a full dental exam.<\/p>\n<p>If you are conducting <a href=\"https:\/\/www.doggroomingcourse.com\/2017\/03\/4-things-to-look-for-before-you-groom-a-dog\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">a physical assessment<\/a> prior to grooming a dog and you find a potential infection that you are concerned about, referring your client to their vet is an excellent call to make.[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;50&#8243;][vc_column_text]Dog groomers and veterinarians may have very similar goals, but are two very different roles! Understanding the responsibilities and duties of each one will help you provide the best services you can to your grooming clients, and give their pet the best care possible![\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;50&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<h3 align=\"center\">A career as a professional dog groomer is extremely rewarding! 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